DEPARTURE POINTOur boats depart from Martin’s Haven (SA62 3BJ), near Marloes.Follow the B4327 from Haverfordwest and follow the signs forthe Skomer embarkation point. Parking is available in theNational Trust car park at Martin’s Haven (charges apply).

DAY TRIP TICKETSFor Skomer landings, tickets must be obtained before your tripfrom Lockley Lodge (on the hill down from the car park to theboat). Tickets are issued daily on a ‘first come first served basis’.

STAYING ON SKOMER AND SKOKHOLMThe Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales offers self cateringaccommodation on Skomer and Skokholm between April andSeptember – see the inside pages of this leaflet. For furtherinformation and booking contact:The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Tel: 01656 724100Email: islands@welshwildlife.org www.welshwildlife.org@WTSWW @skomer_island @skokholmislandFacebook: Skomer Island Skokholm Island WTSWW

TRIP BOOKINGS & INFORMATION

Tel: 01646 603123 / 01646 636109Email: enquiries@pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk

www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk

Up to date info from Twitter @skomer_boatinfoLike our facebook page – Pembrokeshire Islands

Lockley Lodge: 01646 636800(for island info only – only answered during the afternoon)

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PuffinApril – early August

Did you know?

Skomer and SkokholmIslands form the largestPuffin colony in SouthernBritain.

GuillemotMarch – late July

Did you know?

Guillemots are among thedeepest diving of all birds,reaching depths of over150 metres!

RazorbillMarch – late July

Did you know?

Razorbills will choose onepartner and stay withthem for life.

ChoughAll year round

Did you know?

The chough is the rarestBritish breeding crow.

Manx ShearwaterMarch – September

Did you know?

Skomer and SkokholmIslands are home to thelargest knownconcentration of this speciesin the world!

Atlantic Grey SealAll year round

Did you know?

Within 3 weeks of beingborn a seal pup will treblein weight.

Northern GannetMarch – September

Did you know?

Northern Gannets are thelargest seabirds in the NorthAtlantic, with a wingspan ofup to 2m.

Dolphins andPorpoises All year round

Did you know?

Pembrokeshire is home to3 different species ofDolphin – Common,Bottlenose and Risso’s.

Other birds to look out for whilston Skomer include breedingKittiwakes, Fulmars and LesserBlack-backed Gulls. Skomer also hasbreeding populations of Wheatears,Swallows and Sedge Warblers.

There are also resident Buzzards,Peregrine Falcons, Little andShort-eared Owls.

On the island keep an eye out for the uniqueSkomer Vole, thousands of rabbits,and the annual flower bloomsof Bluebells and Campion,a beautiful sightnot to be missed!

• All trips are subject to cancellation orchange depending on sea/weatherconditions and demand. See ourTwitter feed, @Skomer_boatinfo, forup to date information.

• Roads to our departure point arenarrow – please allow plenty ofdriving time.

• Skomer visitor numbers are strictlylimited to protect the wildlife, allSkomer landings are ‘first come firstserved’ and can be very busy duringpeak periods, including May and June.

Please arrive early to ensure a placeespecially during May and June.

• Additional trips may be scheduledduring busy periods.

• Snacks are available at Lockley Lodgeat Martin’s Haven and in MarloesVillage. There is no food or drinkavailable on the islands so pleasebring refreshments with you.

• Wear suitable outdoor clothing andwalking shoes/boots as paths areuneven. Bring waterproofs/sunscreenfor protection.

• Please note that landing steps andpaths are very steep in places – if youhave limited mobility please seewww.welshwildlife.org for additionalaccess information.

• Whilst on the island it is extremelyimportant to stick to the paths toprevent collapsing the burrows that theShearwaters, Puffins and Rabbits live in.

• Dogs are not permitted on the islandsbut are welcome on the Skomer Cruises.

• The sea birds depend upon the islandsremaining rodent free – please takecare with your luggage, ensure thatbags are sealed and follow ourquarantine rules.

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APRIL

2nd Skomer Island opens

22nd Bank Holiday Monday– Island closed

27th-30th Guided Spring Migration Bird WatchingWeekend with Dave Astins (3 nights) £199pp

EYE SPY Visitors can spot migrant birds, witness the firstlandings of Puffins to the island, watch the amorousdisplays of Guillemots and Razorbills and see the islandstart to bloom with daffodils and wild flowers! Up to twohundred seals gather to moult in April at North Haven,enthralling visitors with their squabbles during the day,and haunting their night time walks with their singing.

MAY

6th Bank Holiday Monday – Island closed

13th Exclusive Guided Walk with Dave Astins £49pp

20th Exclusive Guided Walk with Dave Astins £49pp

27th Bank Holiday Monday – Island open

EYE SPY During spring Skomer is covered in a display ofBluebells so vast that the island appears blue. The oldfields, the valleys, the cliff tops – no part of the island isspared from this Bluebell explosion. Puffins, rabbitsand Short-eared Owls are particularly activethroughout the day.

JUNE

17th Exclusive Guided Walkwith Dave Astins £49pp

24th Exclusive Guided Walk withDave Astins £49pp

EYE SPY June is peak sea bird breedingseason, Guillemots, Razorbills and Puffins return to theirledges and burrows with beaks full of fish ready to feedhungry chicks. Our Puffins waddle, march, scurry, hop orwalk back to their burrows – we’re not sure how to describethem so you’ll have to come and decide for yourself! A shadeof pink is added to the island’s colour as Red Campiondecorates the land.

JULY

8th Exclusive Guided Walk with Dave Astins £49pp

15th Exclusive Guided Walk with Dave Astins £49pp

EYE SPY July is the best month towitness Puffins with beaks full ofSand eels. Keep your eyes openfor Common Dolphins andHarbour Porpoise playing in theturquoise waters; the Garlandstone is a favorite hangout forour ‘marine friends’.

AUGUST

4th-6th Skomer’s Hidden Secrets (stay for2 nights)£90 adults £50 kids including family activities

11th-13th Yoga Retreat (stay for 2 nights) £99pp

26th Bank Holiday Monday – Island closed

30thAug Shearwater Week (stay for 2 nights) -Sep 7th £99 adults, £49 kids

EYE SPY Did you know Skomer is home to thelargest population of Manx Shearwaters inthe world? Join us for a 2 night stay duringShearwater Week and find out what makesthese birds so special. Meet the Shearwaterresearchers and watch the island come aliveat night; visitors also have the unique

opportunity to help weigh the Shearwaterchicks as part of this memorable experience.

SEPTEMBER

7th-10th Guided Autumn Migration Event with& 14th-17th Dave Astins (stay for 3 nights) £149pp

EYE SPY Skomer is one of the best places to see breedingGrey Seals during September. Our seals continue toenthrall island visitors with their squabbles during theday. The seals can be seen in North Haven as well asaround the Garland Stone.

Guided Walks and overnight stay events must be booked and pre-paid.Further info/bookings for events: Tel: 01656 724100 email: islands@welshwildlife.org or visit: www.welshwildlife.org

he stunning islands of Skomer and Skokholm are located a

few miles off the beautifulPembrokeshire Coast.

Managed by the Wildlife Trust ofSouth and West Wales, theseislands are home to a variety ofamazing wildlife including Puffins,Manx Shearwaters, Atlantic GreySeals, Razorbills, Gannets, Fulmars,the unique Skomer Vole, Bluebellsand much more…

The Wildlife Trust of South andWest Wales and Dale Sailing havebeen providing visitors with thisunique opportunity to cruise, landand stay on Skomer and Skokholmfor over 30 years.

Dale Sailing is the only boatoperator permitted to land onthese islands.

www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.ukLike us on Facebook – Pembrokeshire Islands

Skomer CruiseExplore Skomer from the water. See the vast coloniesof Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills and watch out forseals, Dolphins and Harbour Porpoise as you take acruise around Skomer’s Marine Conservation Zone.

1 hour Adult £12 Child £8 NO ADVANCE BOOKINGFee is payable on the boat – cash only please

Grassholm CruiseA Monday afternoon trip to the remote island ofGrassholm – home to one of the world’s largestGannet colonies (over 35,000 pairs). Seals bask on therocks surrounding the island whilst Harbour Porpoiseand Dolphins are regular sightings.

3 hours All ages £35 BOOKING ESSENTIALTel: 01646 603123 or 01646 603109

Seabird SpectacularAn evening cruise around the island of Skomerguided by a wildlife expert.

Take in the incredible atmosphere as thousands ofseabirds take flight above the cliffs of the island,before we head out into St. Brides Bay to see ManxShearwater return from their day’s fishing.

2 hours Adult £16 Child £10 BOOKING ESSENTIALTel: 01646 603123 or 01646 603109

Please note that these cruises do not land on the islands.

SKOMER CRUISES 2019Sailing times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Skomer Cruise 10.30am Depart 1pm daily1st April – 11.45am On Whitsun Monday Bank Holiday– 30th Sept (except depart 1pm only WhitMon) – no 10.30am or 11.45am cruise

GRASSHOLM CRUISES 2019Sailing times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Grassholm Cruise 1.00pm No sailings on the Dale Princess8th April – (except Grassholm trips also leave daily– 23rd Sept WhitMon) on our Dale Sea Safari RIB Tel: 01646 603109 to book / more info

SEABIRD SPECTACULARS 2019Sailing times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Seabird 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm Spectacular 16th April– 2nd August

urrounded by shaded inlets, offshore rocks and sheltered coves,

Skomer is an island full of mystery anddiscovery – it’s a unique island justwaiting to be explored!

The island is bursting with amazingwildlife; here our visitors have the uniqueopportunity to see Pembrokeshire’sbeautiful Puffins.

Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers,walkers and visitors who are looking tofind a sense of solitude will instantlyfall in love with Skomer!

NO ADVANCE BOOKING

The boat departs from Martin’s Haven(SA62 3BJ), near Marloes.

For Skomer landings, tickets must beobtained before your trip, at Lockley Lodge(on the hill that leads down from the carpark to the boat).

Tickets are issued daily on a ‘first comefirst served basis’, so please arriveearly to secure your place.

The boat fee is payable on the boat– the boat fee is accepted in cash only.

SKOMER LANDINGS 2019Sailing Times 2nd April – 30th Sept

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

SKOMER LANDING FEES 2019Prices Boat fee Landing fee Total

Adult (16 & over) £11 £11 £22

Children 1 – 15 £7 £5 £12

Children under 1 FREE FREE FREE

WTSWW members(with card)* £11 FREE £11

NoSailings(exceptWhitsunMonday)

Depart 10am, 11am & 12noon2nd April – 31st August

11am only 1st – 30th SeptemberReturn trips run from 3pm

allocated according to your outward journeyClosed Bank Hol Mondays except Whitsun Mon

*As a member of The Wildlife Trust for South and West Walesyou can now land on the island for free. Join at LockleyLodge on the day and get your landing fee refunded.

For daily boat updatesvisit: @skomer_boatinfo

ave goodbye to the last visitor boat of the day…the island and its unique

evening wildlife are yours to enjoy!

Relax in comfort at the ‘Old Farm’ self cateringaccommodation or wander off to find a perfectspot to see one of the island’s amazing sunsets.

Staying on Skokholm Island...

perfect getaway break for people who want to avoid the crowds and unwind.

Skokholm is home to Pembrokeshire’s only birdobservatory and a must for any nature lover.

Visitor accommodation is available in the recentlyrenovated ‘Cottage’ and ‘Cow Shed’.

Both islands offer a nightly ‘bird log’, so guests havethe opportunity to discuss their wildlife sightings,hear from experts and contribute their experiences.

You’ll meet our island wardens, chat to ourresearchers, be inspired by our fantastic volunteersand learn all about Skomer and Skokholm.

The Manx Shearwaters travel all the way fromSouth America to raise their young on these twobeautiful Welsh islands!

After dark, guests on both Skomer and Skokholmare invited to witness the arrival of thousands of‘Manxies’ returning to their island burrows after aday at sea. This truly is an experiencenot to be missed!

Prepare yourself for a WILD night!

Staying on Skomer Island...

STAYING ON SKOKHOLM ISLAND 2019

Start dates: 15th April – 17th May, 1st July – 29th July3 nights £150pp 4 nights £150pp 7 nights £270pp

Start dates: 20th May – 24th June,7 night stays only, commencing Mondays £270pp

Start dates: 2nd August – 27th September,3 nights £110pp 4 nights £110pp 7 nights £170pp

or email: islands@welshwildlife.orgor visit: www.welshwildlife.org

STAYING ON SKOMER ISLAND 2019

April £40 May–July £65 August £40 Sept–Oct £30(2 night stays only May–July except Saturdays)Mixed Dorm pricesApril £35 May–July £45 August £35 Sept £30

All prices are per person per night. Under 12 half price

For events combined with stays on Skomer, pleasesee the ‘What to see and do’ page overleaf.

TO BOOK YOUR STAY Tel: 01656 724100